Mahabharata, which is a religious text has a great significance in the life of the Hindus. In this epic poem, it is mentioned that Pandavas, the five brothers are quite famous and are said to be quite humble and noble.

Tulsi Vivah is said to be an important festival for Hindus, especially for those who are married. Devotees observe the rituals with utmost dedication and belief. It is said that Tulsi and Lord Shaligram, one of the forms of

In India, touching the feet of elders is considered to be one of the important common gestures. It is considered to be a way of giving respect to elders and seeking their blessings. Also known as Charan Sparsh, it has

What comes to your mind when you hear about Kumbhakarna? A mythological character that is known to sleep for as long hours. In fact, it would be needless to mention that almost all of us have been referred to as 'Kumbhakarna'

Guruparb, also known as Prakash Parv, is the day on which the Sikh people remember their Guru(s). It is the birthday of the Sikh Gurus. There are 10 Gurus of the Sikh community and each has its own Guru Parb. One

Ramayana is said to be one of the holy books of the Hindus. One can go through the entire story of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and how they fought Ravana, the demon and King of Lanka. Scroll down through this article

Lord Krishna is considered one of the 12 incarnations of Lord Vishnu. He is famous for his sporty behaviour, pranks, philosophy, justice, graceful dance, love and warrior skills. He is also known for his leelas which are mostly with the milkmaids

December being the last month of the year is quite colourful and has so much to offer. One can enjoy the month with chilly winter, hot beverages, cosy blankets and Christmas. But do you know apart from Christmas, in the month

December is the last month of the year but still has so much to offer to you. There are so many festivals during this month that you may not know. In addition to the auspicious festivals and events, there are several

There is a beautiful shloka that is read on the Hindu wedding day - "Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnu,Mangalam Garuda Dhwaja,Mangalam Pundari Kaksho,Mangalaya Thanno Hari." When translated in English it means- "May auspiciousness be unto Lord Vishnu,May all auspiciousness be unto the one

Every year on Shukla Ekadashi (the 11th day of one fortnight) of the Margashirsha month which is also known as Agrahayana (according to the Hindu Calendar) is observed as the Gita Jayanti. This year the same will be celebrated on 8

Often people do not believe in ghosts and think that it is their mere misconception. However, there are people who claim to have experienced paranormal activities around them or UFOs. There are also people who claim the presence of ghosts in

The day 26 December 2019 is going to witness a rare phenomenon of the annular solar eclipse. This is going to be the third and final solar eclipse of 2019. Solar eclipses are quite common and occur at certain intervals. But

New Year's Day 2020 is almost here and we all are super excited for it. It is that time of the year when the world is busy making new year resolutions and interesting plans to celebrate the first day of

Guru Gobind Singh who is also spelt as Guru Govind Singh was the tenth Guru of the Sikh community. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti marks his birth anniversary and is one of the most important occasions celebrated and observed by Sikh people.

Today is the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhs. The Sikh community will be celebrating his birth anniversary with great enthusiasm and his teachings have always enlightened people to change for good. On this day, people,

Vaikuntha Ekadashi is an important day for devotees of Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated on Ekadashi (the 11th day) of Shukla Paksha (also known as the waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Pausha, a month according to the

This man is one of the celebrated spiritual leaders from India. An Indian monk, who was a patriot and a great orator, he worked tirelessly for the betterment of society. He was born on 12 January 1863 and was known as

Lohri is a popular festival celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab. It marks the end of chilly winter as the northern hemisphere of the Earth starts tilting towards the Sun. It also marks the onset of the harvest season for

In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is considered as the greatest of all Gods and is believed to be the destroyer of evil thoughts, fears and materialistic desires. Devotees believe that He lives a simple life and stays away from all kinds of

Makar Sankranti is one of the most important festivals celebrated among the Hindus throughout the world. The festival marks the beginning of harvest season of rabi crops and the end of chilly winter days. People across India celebrate this festival with

Who would not love the sight of fresh and green plants around them? After all, plants are important to our existence. They not only provide us with oxygen and makes our surroundings green. It is not that one can't have plants

Vasant Panchami, also known as Basant Panchami is observed on the fifth day of Magha, a month according to the Hindu Calendar. The day marks the onset of Spring season and in Hindu mythology, this day is dedicated to Goddess

Saraswati Puja, also known as the Vasant Panchami or Basant Panchami is one of the most important festivals for the Hindus. It is the day when people worship Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom, knowledge, art and music. The festival

Different religions have different beliefs, especially when it comes to getting rid of evil and negative energy. You may have seen people wearing black thread around their ankle, neck, waist or wrist. While nowadays, some women and men wear it to

Have you ever wondered why women wear their wedding or engagement ring on the left ring finger? You must have seen several movies where the hero slides a beautiful ring on his lady love's finger. But, did it ever strike to

Ratha Saptami is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the seventh day of the waxing moon in Magh (the 11th month as per the Hindu Calendar). The festival symbolises the movement of Sun towards the Northern Hemisphere. Ratha Saptami also

Ratha Saptami is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism which is celebrated on the seventh day of the waxing moon in the month of Magh. Since this is the time when the Sun moves towards the northern hemisphere, which

Marriage is a sacred institution that integrates a man and a woman in a beautiful bond. People in India, believe that in order to make married life blissful, one must make sure if the stars are in the right position. While

According to the Hindu Calendar, the full moon day in the month of Magha is quite important. This day is known as Magha Purnima and is considered an auspicious day. It is also known as 'Maghi Purnima' or 'Maha Maghi'. This

In Hinduism, Lord Shiva also known as Mahadev is the Supreme God, is said to be one among the holy trinity i.e., Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Devotees of Lord Shiva have immense faith in Him and therefore, they celebrate

Lord Shiva who is popularly known as Mahadev (the supreme God) is widely worshipped among the Hindus. Devotees of Lord Shiva have immense faith on him and therefore, they are often seen worshipping Shivlinga, the mystic form of Lord Shiva. In

Maha Shivratri is one of the most important and ancient festivals celebrated among Hindus. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is considered to be formless and timeless and is one among the Holy Trinity i.e., Brahma, Vishnu and

For Hindus, Maha Shivratri festival holds great significance. Devotees celebrate this day to express their gratitude to Lord Shiva and He bestows prosperity and happiness among living beings. Also, the day is celebrated to mark the union of Lord Shiva and

Hindus believe in worshipping different Gods in different forms. In order to please their deities, they perform several rituals and make offerings for their Gods. But do you know in Hindu mythology, every day of a week is dedicated to

Marriage is not only the union of two people but also about uniting two families. In India, most of us prefer big fat weddings and therefore it is essential to know the auspicious timings to fix the marriage dates. Even though

We are sure that the moment you hear about Holi, your mind races towards gulal (colours), pichkaris (colourful water guns), sweets, and water balloons. Holi is no doubt one of the best festivals celebrated in India that promotes brotherhood, love

Sheetala Ashtami, a popular festival celebrated in Northern India, especially in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh will this year be observed on 16 March 2020. It is also known as Basoda Puja and is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, an incarnation

Gudi Padwa, a Hindu festival marks the New Year in Maharashtrian and Konkani Culture. The festival is also known as Marathi New Year and is observed every year on Chaitra Pratipada Shukla (the first day of the waxing moon). In other

Gudi Padwa is a popular Hindu festival that is mostly celebrated in Maharashtra and Goa. People belonging to these regions celebrate the festival of Gudi Padwa with great enthusiasm and dedication. It is also known as the New Year for people

Chaitra Navratri also known as Vasant Durga Puja or Chaitra Durga Puja holds great importance among Hindus. Every year, the festival begins from the Pratipada of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra (a month according to the Hindu festival). This year the date

Gangaur or Gauri Tritiya or Gauri Teej is a popular festival celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, this festival is celebrated every year on the Tritiya (third day) of Chaitra,

A marriage is considered to be a sacred union of two souls. It not only unites a couple but also their family members and other things related to them. Due to this, people believe getting married on an auspicious date can

Lord Vishnu who is known as the nurturer of the Universe and is one among the holy trinity i.e., Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, has taken many avatars (incarnations). Out of his ten incarnations, Lord Rama and Krishna are the most famous.

According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Rama was sent to exile for 14 years after Kaikeyi, the stepmother of Lord Rama asked King Dashrath (Lord Rama's father) to send Rama to exile. King Dashrath, couldn't deny Queen Kaikeyi, as he had already

Mahavir Jayanti or Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is one of the most important festivals for people belonging to the Jain community. Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Mahavir, the twenty-fourth Tiranthkara of Jains. This year the festival falls on 6 April

Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, one of the important and widely worshipped Hindu Gods. Lord Hanuman, the Vanara God and one of the important characters in Ramayana is considered to be the 11th incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Every year the Friday before Easter is observed as Good Friday by the Christians across the world. The day marks the crucifixion of Lord Jesus Christ. It is the day when people practicing Christianity observe fast and penance throughout the day.

Easter 2020 is going to be celebrated on 12 April 2020. It is one of the most important festivals for those who belong to the Christian community. It is the celebration of the resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ on the third

Baisakhi holds a great significance in the life of Sikhs. It marks their New Year and the harvest of Rabi crops. The festival's importance is understood by the grand celebration among the people belonging to Punjab and Haryana. This year the